The Inspiration Tab helps you legally "steal" viral content concepts from top creators and turn them into authentic posts for your own profile. Instead of copying, you use trending topics as inspiration - then Postiv AI creates original content based on your expertise and voice.
Video Walkthrough:
What is the Inspiration Tab?
The Inspiration Tab monitors viral LinkedIn posts and trending Reddit topics in your industry. It shows you what's already working, so you can create similar content that resonates - without starting from a blank page.
Currently monitoring:
Viral LinkedIn posts
Trending Reddit topics
Coming soon:
X (Twitter) trending topics
News articles
More sources
How to Use Viral Posts as Inspiration
Step 1: Find a post you like Browse the Inspiration Tab and find content that resonates with your audience.
Step 2: Click "Use" When you find inspiration, click the "Use" button on the post.
Step 3: Choose your approach You'll be taken to Vibe Chat where you can select how to use the inspiration:
Three Ways to Use Inspiration
1. Create a Similar Post ⭐ Most Popular Creates a post with the same viral concept, but using YOUR topic and YOUR knowledge.
How it works:
AI analyzes the viral structure and hook
Searches your Content Library for relevant insights
Creates an original post based on your expertise
Maintains the engaging format that made the original viral
Best for:
Adapting proven concepts to your industry
Learning from successful content structures
Creating posts that resonate with your unique angle
Example: Original post: "Being surrounded by the right people is the best hack for ultimate growth"
2. Extract Key Insights Takes the core insights from the viral post and presents them in a different format using your voice.
Best for:
When you agree with the content but want to add your perspective
Reshaping insights for your specific audience
Creating complementary content to trending topics
3. Contrarian Take Creates a post that respectfully disagrees or offers an alternative perspective.
Best for:
Standing out from the crowd
Challenging common assumptions in your industry
Creating debate-worthy content that drives engagement
Watch It In Action
Watch the quick explainer video to see exactly how to use the Inspiration Tab.
Quick overview from the video:
Browse viral LinkedIn posts and Reddit trends
Click "Use" on content that inspires you
Select your approach (similar post, extract insights, or contrarian)
AI searches your knowledge base
Get an original post based on YOUR expertise
Review and post
Why This Feature Works
You're not copying - you're using proven concepts as a starting point, then creating authentic content from your own expertise.
The AI uses YOUR knowledge - Every post created from inspiration searches your Content Library to find relevant insights, stories, and expertise that only you have.
Viral concepts + Your authority = Content that performs well AND builds your unique brand.
Pro Tips
✅ Use "Create Similar Post" first - It's the most powerful option and creates the most authentic content
✅ Check "View Source" - Always review what knowledge the AI pulled from your library to ensure accuracy
✅ Combine with your calendar - Use trending topics for timely content, then schedule it strategically
✅ Learn from patterns - Notice what formats go viral in your industry, then adapt them
Best Practices
Do this:
Use inspiration for structure and concepts
Add your unique insights and expertise
Modify to fit your audience and voice
Give credit if directly referencing someone's idea
Don't do this:
Copy posts word-for-word (that's plagiarism)
Use inspiration without adding your perspective
Post without reviewing and refining
Ignore your brand voice to chase trends
Troubleshooting
"The AI isn't finding relevant knowledge"
Make sure you've uploaded enough content to your Content Library
Add more diverse content related to the topic
Try being more specific in your request
"The post doesn't sound like me"
Check Settings → LinkedIn Styling to ensure your voice examples are added
Add more content samples to your library
Refine the AI's output by chatting with it
"I can't find the Inspiration Tab"
Look for it in the main navigation
Currently available on Professional and Team plans
Contact support if you can't access it
Need More Help?
Want to learn how to make the most of the Inspiration Tab? Send Carolina a message on LinkedIn or schedule a quick call - she's happy to walk you through it!